Our records indicate that you are the owner of an YZF-R1 or YZF-R1M, the details of which are given on the attached sheet.

As part of Yamaha’s policy of constantly monitoring the quality and performance of its products, we regret to announce that the factory has identified a potential defect with your machine whereby under extreme conditions, certain gearbox components may break or deform causing the transmission to fail.

We would therefore advise you to contact your authorised Yamaha dealer at your earliest convenience, quoting your machine’s Chassis Number and current mileage, to arrange a mutually convenient appointment for them to replace the transmission assembly, including modified component parts.

The work will of course be carried out free of charge.

We apologise for any inconvenience this recall may cause. However, we are sure that you will understand it is essential to ensure the safety of our customers and the safe operation of your machine.

In the event this machine is no longer in your possession, may we kindly ask that you tick the appropriate box on the attached Response Form and return this to ourselves in the enclosed pre-paid envelope, as soon as possible.

Please Note: This recall is being conducted in accordance with the Code of Practice on action concerning motorcycle safety defects, as agreed between the Department for Transport and the

Motorcycle Industry Association and the response rate is being monitored by the Driver & Vehicle and Standards Agency (DVSA) under its terms.

Should you have any questions on this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01932 358026 or 358042, during office hours (9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Mon – Fri). Please note that these lines should not be used for any other purpose.

Once again, please accept our sincere apologies for this situation and we thank you in advance for your understanding in this very important matter, which we believe further demonstrates our long term commitment to customer care.